My motor sounded like that, it turns out I spun a rod bearing!Assume the worst because it probably is!

Where did you get the short block from? Opps... I guess you said where you got it from, sorry!

Go to my gallery I did what you want to do!I used a dremel with the drywall cut out tool and it worked great.

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Congrats guys and Goodluck!!

Very nice but just an other place for boost leaks to occur!FYI... Drilling and tapping is not that hard to do, read my How-To if your interested.

Video is live and running for anyone that is interested!!!

HMMM.... That link you posted has hood vents and upgraded fans so how are they band aids?? WTFIf you would have read my car profile, I have all off those mods: aluminum radiator, 2-1000 CFM fans a large hood vent (That works quit well!), new thermostat, same mixture of coolant, 1.1 bar...

No worries my car runs hot and the temp fluctuates a lot while driving. and gets pretty hot if I'm stuck in traffic.My remedies where:1. Hood Vent 2. Wired up switch to turn the fans on whenever I want. 3. Installed Autometer Water temp gauge just to make sure it was getting as hot as...

Good call turboglenn, :thumb: I completely forgot about that part of the setup. :ohdamn:I tapped into the radio harness accessory line, so that the unit turns off when the radio turns off.

If you think it's wired correctly then you have one of two problems:1. It is still wired incorrectly or a defective unit! 2. You do not have it hooked up right!If all else fails post a pic of how you have it hooked up and I can verify that you have it the hooked up correctly!Check and...

DO NOT PUT A CHECK VALVE ON THE WASTE GATE LINE!!!!You're just asking for trouble if you do.It's not a check valve it's a FILTER!!!The solenoid is wired wrong, check the colors of the wires, check the connectors at the solenoid and at the unit.

Yes, seal your oil pan correctly the first time!! You will regret it later if you don't do it right the first time... Trust me I know, I was that guy who just wanted to get his car finished. :ohdamn:

Upper control arm - ball joint replaceable! Lower control arm - ball joints not replaceable!

My car (the one in my profile) gets 27-28 mpg on the highway, driving conservative. Every car is different but like every one else is saying preventive maintenance is the best way to get good mileage!What are you getting for mileage now?